Security Labs & Projects

Multi-site lab environment replicating segmented networks, routed domains and secure inter-site connectivity. Scope includes: - IPSec site-to-site tunnels - Policy-driven firewall enforcement - Centralized logging & visibility - SNMP monitoring - Segmentation and traffic boundary validation Purpose: simulate production behavior under controlled conditions and validate secure connectivity patterns. Stack: Cisco · Fortinet · VPN · Linux · Monitoring Path: ~/labs/multi_site_homelab_architecture

Operational Python toolkit designed to improve reliability and consistency in network operations. Includes: - Automated configuration backups - Compliance & drift detection - Inventory parsing - CLI-driven bulk operations - Structured validation workflows Focus: repeatability, execution control and reduction of human error in operational tasks. Stack: Python · Automation · CLI · Structured Configs Path: ~/labs/network_automation_toolkit

Comparative testing of secure remote access architectures: - Zscaler ZIA / ZPA - IPSec VPN - SSL VPN Validation focus: - Policy behavior - Authentication flows - Traffic inspection paths - User experience vs security trade-offs - Access segmentation enforcement Designed to analyze real-world remote connectivity patterns and hardening strategies. Stack: Zscaler · VPN · Firewall · Access Control Path: ~/labs/secure_remote_access_validation_lab

Controlled environment for: - Log correlation - Syslog analysis - Packet capture & replay - Incident simulation - Structured troubleshooting workflows Objective: strengthen observability discipline and incident analysis within network security operations. Stack: Linux · Syslog · Traffic Capture · Automation Path: ~/labs/incident_response_playground

Structured review and refinement of firewall rulebases. Focus areas: - Rule cleanup & lifecycle management - NAT optimization - Segmentation reinforcement - Policy overlap detection - Change impact validation Designed to improve clarity, performance and security posture in firewall environments. Stack: Fortinet · AlgoSec · Segmentation Path: ~/labs/firewall_policy_optimization